It was so nice to have students back in class this week. As we move into March, we are excited about a couple of all-school art and literacy initiatives:
- Women’s History Art Lesson. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Lawton Dolphins will be creating planet mosaics inspired by the art of Alma Thomas and the space exploration of Mae Jamison. We are grateful to our arts committee for offering this shared learning experience for all students. Look for project supplies in your March learning packet.
- March Madness – Battle of the Books. This month we’re celebrating fabulous picture books. Check out this New York Times article on the joys and benefits picture books for all ages. All students are invited to participate in a “March Madness” bracket tournament where books battle to be the ultimate champion. Books can be accessed online via Lawton’s March Madness Destiny Collection (electronic books for independent reading) or via the Lawton Library YouTube channel (read aloud by Ms. Gallegos). Click HERE for the bracket and HERE to vote.
Last Call for Community Budget Survey (due today)
If you haven’t had a chance to share your input on priorities that should be considered by Lawton staff and Lawton PTA during their budget processes, please take the 5-minute survey HERE today.
PTA Budget Meeting March 1st
This year the PTA Board has aligned their budgeting process to coincide with the Seattle Public Schools budget timeline. All families are invited to join the PTA President and Treasurer by Zoom on March 1st from 6-6:30pm for a presentation and discussion on the proposed PTA budget for 2021-2022.
The ballot to approve the PTA budget for 2021-2022 will be sent to PTA members by email on March 2nd.
Talent Show Submittals Due March 5th
Lawton is excited to host Talent Show Week March 15th-18th! Students wishing to participate should upload their talent video by March 5th.
Talent show videos may be a maximum of 90 seconds long and must have school-appropriate music/language/dancing. Please memorize scripts and lyrics before recording. By submitting an entry, parents/guardians acknowledge that the video will be made public online from 3/15-3/19
To participate, upload your video to the link that matches your student’s grade level (or grade level of oldest student participant in video):
- Kinder Performers – https://flipgrid.com/07740509
- 1st Grade Performers – https://flipgrid.com/6440b4bb
- 2nd Grade Performers- https://flipgrid.com/18e71e1c
- 3rd Grade Performers – https://flipgrid.com/994458b4
- 4th Grade Performers- https://flipgrid.com/35282155
- 5th Grade Performers – https://flipgrid.com/67ab4e30
Key Dates
February 26 – Last day to complete budget survey (HERE)
March 1 – PTA Budget Meeting at 6pm
March 4 – Last day to vote on Round 1 of March Madness (VOTE HERE)
March 5 – Deadline to submit talent show videos
March 5 – Spirit Day (Neon)
March 15-18 – Talent Show Week
March 30 – Dolphin Dialogue at 11:45am
